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Auction #124 begins on 03 Jul 2025

Dinter (K.)

SUCCULENTENFORSCHUNG IN SÜDWESTAFRIKA

Published: Berlin & Herrnhut I Sa, 1923 & 1928

Edition: First Editions

Reserve: $150

Approximately:

Estimate: $200/250

Bidding opens: 3 Jul 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 10 Jul 16:30 GMT

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Part 1: Erlebnisse und Ergebnisse meiner Reisse im Jahre 1922.

Part 2: Erlebnisse und Ergebnisse meiner Reisse im den Jahre 1923 bis 1925

First Editions: Part 1: 80 pages, original printed light brown paper wrappers; Part 2: 145 pages, original printed brown paper wrappers, 8 illustrations, a very good set contained in a green cloth solander case with gilt label on the spine and marbled paper lining.

'Dinter arrived in Swakopmund in June 1897 and immediately began his collecting activities which were to continue throughout his life. It is estimated that he covered more that 40,000 kilometres, on foot, by ox-wagon and by motor truck in the course of his expeditions; his collecting numbers extend to over 8,400 in addition to quantities of living plants and seeds which were not all numbered.' Gunn & Codd: Botanical Exploration of Southern Africa, A.A. Balkema 1981, pages 131/5.

 Size: 8vo (250 x 165 mm) & (236 x 160 mm)

  • Overall Condition: Very good


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